Card printing
IDP SMART-52 Card Printer
PartnerIDP
Fast direct-to-card printing with a touch screen that works without a PC, in single, dual-sided and laminating versions.
- colour cards per hour (YMCKO)
- 280
- colour cards per hour (YMCKO)
- mono cards per hour
- 1,000
- mono cards per hour
- screen, usable without a PC
- Touch
- screen, usable without a PC
- cards input (cover open)
- 200
- cards input (cover open)
SMART-52S, 52D and 52L
Single-sided
SMART-52S · Single-sided
Single-sided direct-to-card printer; dual-sided with an optional flipper.
What sets it apart
- YMCKO up to 280 cards/hour
- 4.5 kg, 165 × 390 × 210 mm
- Optional rear stacker and manual feed
Dual-sided
SMART-52D · Dual-sided
Dual-sided direct-to-card printer.
What sets it apart
- YMCKOK up to 200 cards/hour
- 5.2 kg
- Same touch screen and encoders
Dual-sided + lamination
SMART-52L · Dual-sided with lamination
Dual-sided printer with a laminating module, for longer-lasting cards.
What sets it apart
- Lamination with clear or holographic film
- Simultaneous mode up to 160 cards/hour (YMCK)
- Approx. 8.8 kg, 165 × 675 × 210 mm
Capabilities
Key features
Direct-to-card printing from IDP.
Touch-screen control
Print and manage cards from the touch screen, without a PC.
Fast output
Up to 280 colour (YMCKO) or 1,000 mono cards an hour.
Edge-to-edge printing
Direct dye-sublimation to the edges of the card.
Ethernet built in
USB and Ethernet as standard, Wi-Fi as an option.
Easy card loading
100 cards, or 200 with the cover open; removable output hopper.
Lamination (52L)
Clear or holographic patch film for durable cards.
Locking options
Optional locks on the input hopper and ribbon, and a Kensington lock.
Certified
CB, CE, FCC, KC and CCC listed by IDP.
Software and integration
Encoding and options
Encoders and options as listed by IDP for the SMART-52.
Magnetic stripe
ISO 7811 tracks I–III read/write, HiCo/LoCo, and JIS II.
Contact smart card
ISO 7816 (ID-1).
Contactless
MIFARE, ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693, DESFire and iCLASS.
Options
Rear-side stacker, manual feeding, Wi-Fi and CR79 card size (factory option).
Why MoneyGuard
IDP technology, integrated by our in-house software team and supported by our own field engineers. We supply the printers, ribbons and cleaning kits, connect the printer to your card software and systems, and service it locally in Kuwait and Oman.
Supply
We supply the configuration that suits each of your sites.
Integrate
Our software team integrates it with your host, switch and monitoring.
Install
Our field engineers handle site survey, installation, anchoring and commissioning.
Support
Preventive maintenance, spare parts and SLA support from Kuwait and Oman.
Certified and compliant
- CBElectrical safety scheme
- CEEuropean conformity
- FCCUS radio frequency
- KCKorea certification
- CCCChina compulsory certification
As listed on IDP’s SMART-52 specification page.
Specifications
| Model | SMART-52SSingle-sided | SMART-52DDual-sided | SMART-52LDual-sided + lamination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print method | Direct dye-sublimation, edge to edge | ||
| Print sides | Single-sided (dual with flipper option) | Dual-sided | Dual-sided with lamination |
| Resolution | 300 dpi colour and mono; 600 and 1200 dpi mono | ||
| Print speed | Mono max. 1,000 cards/hour; YMCKO max. 280 cards/hour | Mono 1,000; YMCKO 280; YMCKOK max. 200 cards/hour | YMCKOK 200 cards/hour; with lamination up to 160 (YMCK) / 130 (YMCKK) cards/hour |
| Card size | ISO CR80; CR79 factory option | ||
| Card thickness | 0.38 mm (15 mil) to 1.0 mm (40 mil) | ||
| Card types | PVC, PET, composite PVC | ||
| Input | 100 cards (200 with cover open) | 100 cards (200 with cover open) | — |
| Output | Front 40 cards; rear 100 cards (option) | Front 40 cards; rear 100 cards (option) | — |
| Magnetic stripe | ISO 7811 tracks I–III R/W, HiCo/LoCo; JIS II | ||
| Contact | ISO 7816 (ID-1) | ||
| Contactless | MIFARE, ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693, DESFire, iCLASS | ||
| Control | Touch-screen LCD; 512 MB RAM | ||
| Operating systems | Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS, Linux | ||
| Communication | USB, Ethernet; Wi-Fi (option) | ||
| Security | Physical locks on input hopper and ribbon (option); Kensington lock (option) | ||
| Certifications | CB, CE, FCC, KC, CCC | ||
| Power | DC 24 V, 48 W | DC 24 V, 48 W | DC 24 V, 96 W |
| Operating environment | 15–35 °C, 35–70 % humidity | ||
| Dimensions (W × L × H) | 165 × 390 × 210 mm | 165 × 390 × 210 mm | 165 × 675 × 210 mm |
| Weight | 4.5 kg | 5.2 kg | approx. 8.8 kg |
Specifications per IDP’s SMART-52 product pages (https://www.idp-corp.com/index/s1/s1_1.php?idx=421). — = not stated. Subject to change by IDP.
Downloads
- Download IDP SMART-52 datasheet and product page (Opens idp-corp.com)
IDP SMART-52 datasheet and product page
Opens idp-corp.com · Official IDP page (idp-corp.com)
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